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Fossil Vocab
Science Fossil Study Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fossil | Preserved remains or traces of living things |
| Sedimentary Rock | Type of rock where fossils are found |
| Sediment | Pieces of rock |
| Mold | TOF; Hollow area that takes shape of an organism |
| Cast | TOF; Solid copy of the shape of organism |
| Petrified Fossil | TOF; Fossil in which minerals replace oil |
| Carbon Films | TOF; Very thin coating of carbon on rock |
| Trace Fossils | TOF; Footprint or "trace" of organism |
| Preserved Remains | TOF; Preserved Remains of organisms |
| Paleontologist | A scientist who studies fossils |
| Fossil Record | Evidence about history and life and past environments |
| Evolution | The gradual change in living things over long time |
| Extinct | An organism that no longer exists |
| Scientific Theory | A well tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |